Avon and Somerset Police launch Christmas drink-drive crackdown

Avon and Somerset Police has launched its annual Christmas campaign to crack down on drink-related crimes.

At this time of year, around one in every five arrests are for assaults and the majority of these are alcohol-fuelled.

Police want to reduce the number of offences during the run-up to Christmas, as well as tackling the number of offences for issues such as criminal damage and public disorder.

The campaign is part of the annual Have the Christmas You Deserve campaign.

Assistant Chief Constable Anthony Bangham said: "We want people to be sending positive messages to their friends and family at this time of year and enjoying Christmas, not having to phone their loved ones to tell them they've been arrested and spent the night in police custody."

Over the festive period there will be an increased police presence out and about in town and city centres.